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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.42, 467.55 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.42, 467.55 and 238.98 is: 357.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.42 : 467.55 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.42/467.55 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.42x = 467.55 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.42x = 111,735.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,735.10/312.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.64

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